Fettuccine Alfredo

Posted on July 3, 2025

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Get ready for a must-have recipe that should be in everyone’s collection! It’s amazing, and the sauce is a breeze with just 5 simple ingredients. Say hello to the perfect homemade fettuccine alfredo made with heavy cream, butter, parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic.

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Fettuccine Alfredo

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Fettuccine Pasta
  • 6 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Garlic Clove (minced)
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Parsley (optional)


Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of water with a pinch of salt. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
  2. In a big skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream.
  3. Let the cream reduce for 5 to 8 minutes. Add half of the parmesan cheese, whisk until smooth, and keep it over heat until the cheese melts.
  4. Save some pasta water – it adds flavor and can be used to adjust the sauce consistency.
  5. Toss the alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta, and sprinkle half of the parmesan cheese. Garnish with the remaining cheese. Add pasta water if needed.
  6. If you like, top it off with Italian parsley.

Notes

  • Use refrigerated, real parmesan cheese.
  • For a saucier dish, use less than 1 pound of fettuccine pasta.
  • Leftover pasta water can be used to adjust the sauce thickness.

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